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IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica sees surge in export orders for man-portable laser designators from US and Europe
Edimburgh, UK - More than 250 units have been procured internationally over the last two years
Leonardo has announced total sales of over 250 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) following a surge in orders for the product over the last two years. 10 customers in the US and Europe... more
IndustryLCC (Salini Impregilo) towards contracts in USA and in the UAE (Dubai Airport)
Milan, Italy - USD 370m worth
The Lane Construction Corporation (LCC), a US subsidiary of the Salini Impregilo Group, has won contracts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (Pennsylvania), while becoming the apparent... more
IndustrySouth African Airways takes delivery of its first A-330/300 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Of five new leased widebody jetliners
South African Airways (SAA), has taken delivery of its first of five new leased A-330/300 widebody jetliners, becoming Airbus’s first Southern African operator of the aircraft type. SAA’s A-330/300 are... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers its 1,300th E-Jet airplane to Tianjin Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is an E-195 model
Embraer reached another milestone today with its E-Jets program: the delivery of the 1,300th aircraft. The E-Jet, an E195, was handed over to China’s Tianjin Airlines in a ceremony at the factory in S... more
IndustryCALC delivers first batch of aircraft to Lucky Air and West Air
Hong Kong, China - Its current portfolio consists of 75 Airbus and Boeing airplanes with an average age of less than 4 years
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that the Group has successfully delivered an A-320 aircraft to Luc... more
IndustryWTO and aid to the B-777X airplane of Boeing: comments... Paris: USA stop to fund Boeing
Paris, France - A note diffused by the French Finance Ministry revives embers of the querelle
There are also wakes of the decision announced last Monday by WTO, World Trade Organization, regarding the Governmental fiscal taxes gave to the aerospace giant of Seattle, Boeing, for the program of the... more
IndustryAirplanes. MRJ Business Promotion Committee established
Nagoya, Japan - It has six members and three specific tasks
Effective November 28, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has established an internal "MRJ Business Promotion Committee" under the direct oversight of the CEO. The new committee has six members. They include:... more
IndustryUK’s Eastern Airways Joins Embraer’s Pool Program
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The airline also operates three ERJ-145 jets
Embraer announced today that Eastern Airways, the most recent operator to join the E-Jet family, has signed a Flight Hour Pool Program contract. The pool agreement, for up to six years, covers more than... more
IndustrySkyways Technics becomes new member of the ATR MRO network
Toulouse, France - According to an agreement signed today
ATR announced that Skyways Technics, based in Sonderborg, Denmark and specializing in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has joined its network of recommended aircraft maintenance centers.... more
IndustryAirplanes and debates. Airbus/Boeing: conclusions and recommendations by WTO -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Washington, Usa - The summary of the last part of the document released yesterday by the authority
The WTO (World Trade Organization) unveiled the decision about subsidies to Boeing for B-777X airplane, that has considered illegal. A summary of the final part of the report: Conclusions and recommendation 8.1... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus becomes one: next steps in the social dialogue; the company will retain DS and Helicopters divisions
Toulouse, France - Agreement expected mid-2017
Airbus Group today provided its European Central Works Council with further details on the company’s planned integration as of 1 January 2017. As part of the integration measures and streamlining of t... more
IndustryAircalin orders four airplanes between A-330neo and A-320neo
Toulouse, France - The agreement was finalised and signed at a ceremony in the capital Noumea, New Caledonia
Aircalin, the Noumea based carrier in the French territory of New Caledonia has signed an agreement (MoU) for two A-320neo single-aisle and two A-330/900 wide-body aircraft. The agreement was finalised... more
IndustryMauro Moretti (Finmeccanica-Leonardo) and other accused: the verdict's day is near about rail massacre in Viareggio
Rome, Italy - 16 years of imprisonment the penalty requested by the public prosecutor for ex-CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato
The verdict for the accused of the massacre in Viareggio will arrive within early 15 days in January 2017. The rail accident caused the death of 33 people of which 11 dead for the explosion happened following... more
IndustryAirbus DS and AGI sign MoU for combined decklanding system
Seville, Spain - Suitable for ship landing of manned helicopters and drone aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and Aeronautical & General Instruments (AGI), a UK based company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on the integration of Airbus DeckFinder products... more
IndustryAirbus/Boeing debate. WTO: illegal subsidies to Boeing for B-777X airplane -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Geneva, Switzerland - The expected decision arrived in these hours; Airbus exults
The "soap opera" continues, and the "pig" in the WTO (World Trade Organization) hands. This is really hard and difficult, in that the "querelle" among denunciations, courses and complaints goes ahead for... more
IndustryAir Calédonie receives its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - As part of the successful fleet renewal initiatives
Air Calédonie today took delivery of its first of 4 ATR-72/600 aircraft at a ceremony at industry's facilities in Toulouse, France. Its -72/600 will seat 68 passengers in all-economy configuration and... more
IndustryFirst A-350/1000 airplane successfully completes first flight
Toulouse, France - Lasted four hours and 18 minutes
The first of three A-350/1000 development aircraft to fly –MSN059– has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 15:00hrs local time of yesterday after successfully completing its first flight which las... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane (2) powered by two RR Trent XWB engines -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It will enter into service next year
Early this morning the new, higher thrust Trent XWB-97 powered the A-350/1000 airplane into the skies over southern France for the very first time. Crowds of onlookers had begun to gather around the perimeter... more
IndustryFirst A-350/1000 airplane made its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - Flight-test programme now underway
The first A-350/1000 took off this morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10:42 hrs local time. Equipped with specially developed Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, its first... more
IndustryAirplanes. Saab and Embraer Inaugurate the Gripen design and development network in Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil - Between 2019 and 2024, 36 Gripen NG fighters will be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force
Defence and security company Saab and Embraer Defense & Security have inaugurated the Gripen Design and Development Network (GDDN) in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo. The GDDN will be the hub f... more
IndustryFinavia and Cinia aim high through their partnership in application and cloud-based services
Helsinki, Finland - On developing Aviatracker
The two companies have entered into an agreement on developing Aviatracker, a secure application that uses modern, cloud-based technology for working hours and competence management among air traffic controllers. Cinia... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica inaugurates new maritime navigation support centre at Izmit in Turkey
Rome, Italy - The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Defence and Transport
A ceremony was held last Saturday in Izmit, Turkey, for the inauguration of the town’s new maritime traffic and navigation support centre developed by Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The event was attended by t... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. MRJ's FTA-3 conducts first flight
Nagoya, Japan - Lasted two hours and 4 minutes
The third flight test aircraft (FTA-3) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) conducted the first flight today on November 22, 2016. FTA-3 took off from Nagoya Airfield at 10:18 am and landed at the Airfield... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. MRJ's FTA-4 completes ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total flight distance and time were approximately 14,000 km, and 18 hours and 43 minutes respectively.
The 4th flight test aircraft (FTA-4) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) took off from Nagoya Airfield at 9:35 am on November 15 (JST), and arrived at Grant County International Airport in Washington,... more
IndustryAirplanes. Launch of the Apulia Repair Development Centre for Additive Repairs
Bari, Italy - The centre has been created specifically in order to identify, develop and experiment on innovative repair processes
Avio Aero –a GE Aviation business active in the design, manufacture and maintenance of aviation engines– and the Bari Polytechnic, today opened the Apulia Repair Development Centre For Additive Repairs, the... more
IndustryAirplanes. Embraer receives provisional type certificate for the KC-390 basic vehicle
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The flight test campaign of the plane is progressing extremely well
Embraer has recently received the Provisional Type Certificate for the KC-390 Basic Vehicle, issued by the Instituto de Fomento e Coordenação Industrial –IFI (Industrial Fostering and Coordination Ins... more
IndustryPeach Aviation orders 10 A-320neo and three A-320ceo airplanes
Toulouse, France - Announced at a signing ceremony in Tokyo today
Japan’s Peach Aviation has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 10 A-320neo and three A-320ceo airplanes. The order was announced at a signing ceremony in Tokyo today, attended by Shinichi I... more
IndustryP&WC completes first PT6A-140 overhaul since engine’s debut
Cape Town, South Africa - For AirKenya Express
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has successfully completed the first-ever PT6A-140 overhaul following the turboprop engine’s debut and certification on the Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX aircraft in 2012. T... more
IndustryAirbus DS delivers first A-400M airplane to Spain
Seville, Spain - Aircraft leaves final assembly line at Seville to serve at Zaragoza base
The Spanish Air Force has taken delivery of its first A-400M new generation airlifter and advanced aircraft to have been produced in Spain. Today’s contractual handover of the first of 27 airplanes t... more
IndustrySafran delivers the first jet engine exhaust system component for Boeing’s 777X airplane
Le Havre, France - A second development unit is in production for delivery before year-end
The initial jet engine exhaust system component for Boeing’s new 777X airplane has been delivered by Safran Nacelles, achieving another on-time milestone in this Safran group company’s first major rol... more
IndustryAirplanes. Embraer signs agreements with United Airlines and Republic Airways
São Paulo, Brazil - A firm sale for 24 E-175 jets
Embraer announced today that it has signed a firm sale for 24 E-175 jets with United Airlines. This order represents a transfer of 24 E-175 jets previously placed with Republic Airways Holdings (Republic),... more
IndustrySynergy Aerospace purchases 12 firm ATR-72/600 airplanes for its new subsidiary Avian Líneas Aéreas
Mexico City, Mexico - The deal marks the introduction of the -600 series on the Argentinian market
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the South-American company Synergy Aerospace announced an order for the purchase of 12 firm -72/600s, plus 6 options. The aircraft are to be operated by the... more
IndustryAeromar signs for 8 firm ATR -600 series aircraft
Mexico City, Mexico - The Mexican carrier will progressively replace and upgrade its current fleet
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the Mexican carrier Aeromar today signed a contract for the purchase of 8 firm -600 series aircraft (6 -72/600s and 2 -42/600s). The deal also includes options... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. Refuelling in flight between two A-400M
Seville, Spain - Performed more than 50 contacts in level flight and turns using the HDU
The A-400M new generation airlifter has further expanded its capabilities as a tanker by successfully demonstrating air-to-air refuelling contacts with another airplane of the same kind. In two flights... more
IndustryAir Vanuatu starts operations of its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline today has two -72/500 airplanes in its fleet
Air Vanuatu has started operations of its very first ATR-72/600. The aircraft, leased from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), was recently delivered in Toulouse, France. The airplane is configured with 70... more
IndustrySaab provides Aircraft and Vehicle Surface Management System for RIOgaleão Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - The system increases the efficiency of aircraft operations on the ground and contributes to reduced flight delays
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with RIOgaleão, the concessionaire responsible for managing the "Tom Jobim International Airport" in Rio de Janeiro, to supply a common-use surface... more
IndustryAirbus Group and the GEDC announce 2016 award for more diversity in engineering education
Seoul, South Korea - To Yacob Astatke, from Morgan State University in the USA
Airbus Group and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), have named Yacob Astatke, from Morgan State University in the USA, as the recipient of the 2016 GEDC Airbus Diversity Award for his work in... more
IndustryAircraft. Leonardo-Finmeccanica wins contract in China to provide Air Traffic Control radars
Rome, Italy - The company is in the Country also thanks to the about 130 sold helicopters
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract by China’s National Instruments Import and Export Corporation (Instrimpex) to supply four new radar systems for Air Traffic Control in the country. The n... more
IndustryEmbraer Phenom 100 EV airplane debuts at "NBAA 2016"
Orlando, Usa - Launched in July at the "EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention", in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
The Embraer Phenom 100 EV makes its global debut at the "NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition" (NBAA-BACE), which takes place November 1-3 in Orlando, Florida. With a special livery, representing... more
IndustryFrontier Airlines takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane with CFM engines in the USA
Toulouse, France - It's the first of 80 airplanes ordered by the low-cost
Frontier Airlines, headquarters in Denver, Colorado (US), took delivery last week of its first A-320neo. It is the first US airline to receive this model with CFM engines, and the aircraft is the first... more
IndustrySaab signs support agreement for airborne surveillance systems
Linkoping, Sweden - The order is valued at MSEK 200
The defence and security company Saab has signed a support contract for airborne surveillance systems. The contract is valid for 2016-2017 and the order is valued at MSEK 200. The industry’s nature i... more
IndustryCityJet takes delivery of the third SSJ-100 airplane
Venice, Italy - The first two aircraft were delivered in June and July of 2016
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Superjet International (SJI) have delivered the third Superjet SSJ-100 to CityJet. The aircraft with MSN 95111, registration EI-FWC, was delivered to the customer... more
IndustryUPS purchases 14 new B-747/8F jumbo freighter aircraft
Atlanta, Usa - New cargo aircraft add fleet capacity and flexibility in industry global air network
UPS today announced it has ordered 14 new B-747/8 cargo jet aircraft to meet increased demand for the company’s air shipping services. Its long term strategy is to increase customers’ access to global mar... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: contract with Airbus for the new A-321 fuselage airplane
Rome, Italy - The Italian industry will produce it in its Nola site (Naples) starting in 2018
Today in Toulouse Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Airbus have agreed to the commercial conditions regarding the production of the front fuselage, section 14A, for the new ACF (aircraft cabin flex) configuration... more
IndustrySAS takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline ordered this model as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has taken delivery of its first of 30 A-320neo aircraft ordered, becoming the first arline in Scandinavia to operate this single aisle plane. SAS ordered the model as part... more
IndustryAirplanes and unions. Strike in all Italian sites of Leonardo-Finmeccanica
Taranto, Italy - For four hours, today on the facilities of all territory, until to 6pm
The union agitation is ongoing while we write fixed for today until 6pm according to a note diffused yesterday by RSU-Fiom Alenia Grottaglie, to protest against "The change-contract Leonardo-Finmeccanica"... more
IndustryRolls-Royce runs world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time
Rome, Italy - Marking a significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design
Rolls-Royce (RR) has run the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time, marking a significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design. The first run of the RR Power G... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica welcomes selection of US site where Raytheon to assemble the T-100 airplane
Rome, Italy - US variant of the Aermacchi M-346
The T-100 Integrated Air Training System, the Raytheon-Leonardo jet trainer proposal for the US Air Force, will be assembled in Meridian, Mississippi. Should the US Air Force approve the T-100 proposal... more
IndustryAirplanes and events. Piaggio Aerospace announces participation at the "NBAA-BACE 2016"
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - There are about 220 P-180 in the world divided in EVOs, Avanti II, and Avanti versions
Piaggio Aerospace, an aircraft manufacturer active both in the Business and Defense & Security sectors, announces today its participation to "NBAA-Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) 2016",... more
IndustryP&W signs agreement with Satair Group
Amsterdam, Holland - For thrust reverser component distribution
Pratt & Whitney announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement with Satair Group, a provider of aftermarket services and solutions for the civil aerospace industry, for the exclusive distribution... more